Adult Program
*** As of September 4, 2018 the state requires ALL students to obtain a Temporary Instruction Permit (TIP), from the Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV). Students need the TIP card to take the class exam, and participate in the behind the wheel portion of the course.
Be sure to bring the following items to the OMV to receive your TIP card:
Proof of identification
Proof of residency
Verification of your Social Security Number
Acceptable verification includes your Social Security card, W2 form, or a print out from the Social Security Administration verifying the number. If you do not have a Social Security Number, a letter from the Social Security Administration must be presented. The number may also be given verbally.
You must also present one additional form of identification such as a photo work ID, high school diploma, insurance card, etc.
Please note: $100 non-refundable fee required for registration. (48 hr. in advance cancellation is eligible for a $60 refund)
Louisiana Law require anyone 18 years of age or older who desires a driver's license to take a "14 Hour Pre-licensing Course", which includes 6 hours of in-class training and 8 hours behind the wheel training. NOTE: Anyone 15-17 years of age wanting to acquire their license must take 30 hours of class and 8 hours of behind the wheel training.
Louisiana Driving manuals are available at www.dmv.org
REGISTER
Class covers:
Basic rules and regulations
Specific proactive/defensive driving techniques
Prepare the student for the state exam at the Office of Motor Vehicles
FREE Online Practice Test
We also offer a FREE Online Test that would let you prepare for OMV exam. Now you can test yourself any time absolutely FREE.
Class Requirements:
Must be 18 or older
Must provide temporary instruction permit (TIP) on the first day of class
Behind the Wheel Training
This is a critical part of the student's training. As it should be with any training, we drive immediately after the class training with minimal delays. We exclusively use safety-proven vehicles with dual-controls, anti-lock brakes and front and side air bags.
Individualized Driving Instruction: We progress at your teen's rate, without any other teens to distract or embarrass them.
Qualified, Trained Instructors: Our instructors get more than TWICE the training required, and they are continually retrained.
Vehicle Awareness: We teach that the driver is the pilot of the vehicle and it is the driver's responsibility to know their vehicle. A safe driver knows their vehicle and knows what to do to keep from damaging the vehicle (i.e. the significance of the oil light or the alternator light.)
Intersection Awareness Skills: It's not the stop sign or traffic light that causes a crash. Most accidents occur at intersections and we will train the student in skills to avoid crashes.
Space Cushion Management: Controlling space around your vehicle takes a pro-active driver and discipline. These skills DO NOT happen naturally.
Detailed Evaluation: Insights from your teen's instructor as to where they need more attention, practice or more training. Again, we don't leave you out there without giving you a "heads-up" as to where your new driver may put themselves in danger.
(8) Planned Driving Hours, minimum, of Individual Driving Instruction. The training is done by appointment; each appointment includes two hours of one-on-one driver training.
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Amber Freeman
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Christian Henn
Franklinton Driving Academy prepared Katherine for her driving test and made it lots of fun. I feel that she was well prepared for her written test and seems to have learned so much in her one week of class time. They made learning fun by using technology and kept the students engaged . She also got lots of good driving experience in a variety of environments. She feels comfortable driving on the interstate and in areas with more traffic. I feel confident that Katherine is prepared to get her drivers license in May and I am so glad that we sent her to Franklinton Driving Academy!
Jennifer HaikMother to Katherine Haik, Miss Teen USA
